"Monster" Fudge Brownies (refined sugar and grain free!)
These gluten free, paleo brownies are simply perfect: they’re fudgy and dense with a crunchy top, moist middle and chewy edges. Quick and easy to make with almond flour and nutrient dense cacao, they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike at your next Halloween party. These rich, delicious brownies a must for your next spooky get together.
paleo, gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup almond flour or cashew flour
- ½ cup cacao powder unsweetened
- ½ cup coconut sugar or monkfruit sweetener to make these keto
- pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup or monkfruit syrup to make these keto
- ¼ cup nut butter cashew, peanut, almond- use your favorite!
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs to make these brownies vegan
- ½ cup dark chocolate chopped (I like Lindt 90%)
Chocolate glaze (makes 2 cups)
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate chopped (1 bar of Lindt 90%)
- ½ cup full fat coconut milk I like Native Forest brand
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or monkfruit syrup to make these keto
Instructions
- Prepare an 8 x 8 pan by greasing it with coconut oil or lining your pan with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 325.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together nut flour, cacao powder, coconut sugar and a pinch of sea salt.
- Once the dry ingredients are well mixed, add maple syrup, nut butter, coconut oil, and eggs. Stir to mix well until the batter is smooth.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate chunks and stir to mix in.
- Bake for 24-28 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While the brownies are baking, make the chocolate glaze.
- In a glass bowl or double boiler, melt the chopped chocolate in the coconut milk, stirring as the chocolate melts. Stir in the maple syrup until completely mixed.
- Once they are cool, cut the brownies into 16 even squares. Dip each brownie into the melted, warm chocolate mixture. Decorate with candy "eyes" and chocolate sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
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